Premium

Model #253

Features

Your new KRUPS ???Premium??? coffeemaker has the following features:

nUnique hermetically designed carafe and lid keep coffee hotter up to 20% longer than conventional carafes, while preserving coffee flavor and aroma.

nElectronically-controlled flavor selector button adjusts the brewing cycle for l-3 cups or 4-10 cups, for the fullest coffee flavor.

nSwing away two-part filter holder with release button is convenient to use and easy to clean.

nAuto shut-off feature keeps coffee hot for 2 hours after brewing, then turns appliance off.

W ???Stop???n Serve??? feature lets you pour a cup or two while brewing. The automatic filter seal will allow you to remove the carafe for 20 seconds without dripping coffee onto the warming plate.

W Stainless steel anti-drip spout prevents coffee spillage when pouring from any angle.

W Water level indicator is easy to read.

W Hinged water chamber lid protects water from dust and dirt.

W Hidden cord storage allows you to set the cord length you need.

n Goidtone filter eliminates coffee sediment for best coffee results.

Before you start

Before making your first pot of delicious coffee, we recommend operating the coffeemaker once or twice with water only, without ground coffee or a filter, to remove any possible dust.

Using the KRUPS ???Premium??? coffeemaker

Filling the water chamber

W dpen the hinged lid (figure 1).

nUsing the glass carafe, pour in the desired quantity of water (figure 2).

nThe markings on the glass carafe

and water level indicator show how much water you are filling into the chamber (figure 3).

The amount of freshly brewed coffee delivered after the brewing process will always be slightly less than the amount of water put into the water chamber. This is due to the minimum absorption of the water by the ground coffee.

Therefore, it is recommended that you add a little extra water at the beginning, so that you will have the number of cups you desire.

Note: Excess water in the water tank cannot be poured out of the appliance. To eliminate any excess water, allow the coffee maker to operate without coffee grounds.

W Close the hinged lid.

Putting in the ground coffee

W Press the release button and swing out the 2-part filter holder (figure 4).

n Insert the KRUPS goldtone filter into the filter insert (figure 5).

If you desire, you can use paper filters instead of the goldtone filter. We recommend using KRUPS size 4 filters.

nAdd the ground coffee (figure 6).

We suggest using one level KRUPS measuring scoop of ground coffee for each cup of robust coffee. After using your KRUPS coffeemaker several times, you can adjust the measure to suit your own taste.

n Close the filter holder and make sure that it is completely closed (figure 7).

Set the carafe lid on the carafe, and replace the carafe on the warming plate.

n Press the ON/OFF switch (figure 8).

A red indicator light will illuminate and brewing will commence.

CAUTION: Never open the filter holder during the brewing process.

n This model features a full flavor selector button. If you want to make l-3 cups of coffee, press the flavor selector button (figure 9).

A yellow indicator light will illuminate. This will extend the brewing cycle so that the water will seep into the ground coffee slowly enough to yield brewed coffee that is rich, aromatic and truly delicious.

The flavor selector button is automatically switched off when the appliance shuts off.

Remove the glass carafe when the brewing process is completed and serve.

n Replace the carafe on the warming plate to keep it hot (figure 10).

The ???Stop???n Serve??? feature is KRUPS answer to the impatient coffee drinker???s clamor for ???a quick cup of coffee!??? This device automatically stops the flow of brewed coffee through the filter cone if the glass carafe is removed from the warming plate during the brewing cycle. You have about 20 seconds between the removal of the carafe and its being reinserted to allow the service of one or two cups of coffee. The ???Stop???n Serve??? device closes off the filter cone

so effectively that there is virtually no coffee-drip onto the warming plate (one drop, at most). Once the carafe is replaced, the brewing cycle and the flow of coffee into the carafe are resumed.

CAUTION:

If coffee does drip onto the warming plate after removal of the carafe, it is usually an indication that too much ground coffee has been placed into the paper filter. This causes the water that jets into the filter cone to overflow between the paper filter and the sides of the filter cone. The overflow carries coffee grounds that interfere with the snap-shut action of the filter holder, thus allowing brewed coffee to continue to drip through.

If this blockage and subsequent dripping do occur, replace the glass carafe immediately and allow the full brewing cycle to run its course. Do not remove the filter until the brewing cycle is completed.

The KRUPS ???Premium??? is equipped with an automatic shut-off feature, that will turn off the machine 2 hours after the brewing process has begun (the red indicator light will turn off).

The appliance can be switched off manually at any time, however, by using the ON/OFF switch.

W The power cord can be tailored to the length required by utilising the hidden cord storage located behind the coffeemaker (figure 11).

Helpful Hints

nAlways use fresh, cold water (warm water might be stale and have mineral deposits which would impair the flavor of the coffee).

nWe recommend that you grind your own beans. Freshly ground beans deliver more aroma and flavor.

Use one KRUPS measuring scoop of beans per cup.

nServe coffee immediately after brewing.

nNever reheat coffee.

Cleaning and Decalcifying

n Always unplug the coffeemaker and remove the goldtone filter before cleaning (figure 12).

The glass carafe, hinged lid, filter insert and goldtone filter can be washed in a solution of hot water and mild liquid soap. These parts can also be placed in the upper rack of your dishwasher for safe effective cleaning.

Never use scouring agents.

Never immerse the appliance itself in water or any other liquid.

To clean, simply wipe off with a soft, damp cloth.

Never use a cloth to clean the inside of the water chamber, as this might leave fuzzy deposits in the chamber. Just rinse with cold water periodically.

Although your KRUPS coffeemaker has the most advanced water heating and pumping system, itwill periodically need cleaning with a decalcifying agent. This is due to the calcium (limestone) found in drinking water.

In some areas where the water is hard, you will need to decalcify more frequently than in areas with soft

water. It will also depend upon how often you use your coffeemaker.

Indications that decalcifying is necessary are:

-increased noise during the brewing process

-a lengthening of the coffee preparation time

To decalcify, dissolve 1 packet of KRUPS decalcifying agent in 2 cups of cold water. Pour the solution into the water container, then put the empty carafe in place and brew for one full cycle (do not use coffee during this process). Repeat. Allow the solution to cool down for about ten minutes between: each cycle, turning appliance off during this time. Flush system by cycling clean water through machine 2 or 3 times.

.Limited One Year Warranty

Your KRUPS #253 is covered by the following warranty:

If from date of purchase within one year this KRUPS product fails to function because of defects in materials or workmanship, KRUPS North America will, at its option, repair or replace the unit without charge, provided the owner has a proof of date of purchase.

This warranty will be void if malfunction was caused by damage to the product by accident, misuse, use on frequency or voltage other than marked on the product and/or described in the instructions, abuse including tampering, damage in transit, or use for commercial purposes. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.